Delaware

DEUBE State

Delaware Bar Exam Guide

Everything you need to know about the Delaware bar exam — format, subjects, pass rate, study timeline, and tips.

Overview

Format

The Delaware Bar Exam consists of the Multistate Bar Examination (MBE) and Delaware-specific components. It is administered over two days, which includes the MBE and several essay questions focused on Delaware law.

Test Days

2

Passing Score

145

Pass Rate

Approximately 63% recently.

Registration Deadlines

Applications for the bar exam are usually due by the end of March for the July exam and by the end of October for the February exam.

Tested Subjects

Contracts

10%

Tests basic principles of contract formation, performance, breach, and remedies.

Torts

10%

Focuses on civil wrongs, liability, and defenses to tort claims.

Property

10%

Covers real and personal property law including ownership rights and transfers.

Criminal Law and Procedure

10%

Includes substantive criminal law and procedural issues relating to criminal cases.

Civil Procedure

10%

Examines the rules and procedures governing civil litigation.

Delaware Constitutional Law

15%

Focuses specifically on the structure, powers, and rights outlined in the Delaware Constitution.

Wills, Trusts, and Estates

10%

Addresses issues relating to the probate process, estate planning, and trusts under Delaware law.

Professional Responsibility

5%

Covers the ethics and responsibilities of legal practice in Delaware.

Delaware Business Organizations

10%

Focuses on Delaware's laws governing corporations, partnerships, and LLCs.

Family Law

5%

Covers legal issues concerning marriage, divorce, custody, and support.

Delaware Criminal Procedure

5%

Focuses on the specific statutes and rules guiding criminal procedure in Delaware.

Admission Requirements
  • Graduation from an ABA-accredited law school
  • Passing score on the Delaware Bar Exam
  • Character and fitness assessment
  • Completion of an application for admission
Study Timeline

10-12 weeks

Review all testable subjects, focus on understanding key concepts and bar exam format.

8-10 weeks

Begin practicing multiple-choice questions and writing essays to refine skills.

4-6 weeks

Intensive review of practice tests and flashcards; focus on weaker areas.

1-3 weeks

Full practice tests under timed conditions; refine time management strategies.

0-1 weeks

Light review and focusing on test day logistics.

Tips for Success
  1. 1Start studying early and develop a structured schedule.
  2. 2Focus on Delaware-specific laws as they are heavily tested.
  3. 3Practice writing essays to articulate your understanding effectively.
  4. 4Take regular breaks to maintain your mental health during study sessions.
  5. 5Consider joining a study group to gain different perspectives on complex topics.
Score Reciprocity

Delaware does not have broad reciprocity, but is willing to consider applicants who have passed another UBE jurisdiction's exam and meet specific criteria regarding practice experience.

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